Bodybuilders wow us with their Herculean physiques, but it is fair to say that their efforts to get their bodies muscled and toned are massively underrated. Think about who makes the big bucks: actors, athletes, singers, and performers. These individuals have net worth’s that range between $100 million and $1 billion. With the effort applied to their craft, bodybuilders, one would think, would be making comparable earnings.
But in this no-so-just world, things are not generally fair, and in the case of financial worth, they are certainly not fair to bodybuilders. That is not to say that these individuals cannot be wealthy. So let’s take a look at 20 of the world’s richest bodybuilders and find out just how much their net worth is. The below figures have been collected based on information sourced from various information hubs on the internet.
TOP Richest Bodybuilders In The World
1. Jeff Seid (Net Worth: $1.5 million)
The American bodybuilder Jeff Seid is an IFBB participant and also the youngest member of this list, being merely 23 years old. Jeff began building his physique at a young age, and his progress was documented on video, showing his spectacular accomplishments. The video of his transformation has been viewed by millions on YouTube since. At a net worth of $1.5 million, Jeff is the 20th richest bodybuilder in the world.
2. Kai Greene (Net Worth: $1.6 million)
A name that is recognizable to even those not familiar with much of the bodybuilding world is the 19th richest bodybuilder in the world with a net worth of $1.6 million, Kay Greene. As an IFBB bodybuilder, Greene is a former Mr. Olympia contestant and a multi-time Arnold Classic winner.
3. Steve Cook (Net Worth: $1.9 million)
Over the past 7 years in the IBFF and NPC, American bodybuilder Steve Cook won several competitions. With a net worth of $1.9 million, Cook definitely qualifies for the list of the world’s richest bodybuilders.
4. Mike Chang (Net Worth: $2 million)
Mike Chang is a YouTube personality who has a reputable and large online following, with a channel that always releases new bodybuilding-related content. Chang is also the founder of Six Pack Shortcuts. While he has received a lot of negative criticism for his workout videos, Chang’s net worth of $2 million easily qualifies him to be the 17th member of this list.
5. Lazar Angelov (Net Worth: $2 million)
Another massive social media personality in the realm of bodybuilding and fitness is the 16th richest bodybuilder in the world, Lazar Angelov. Between the Bulgarian’s bodybuilding career, personal trainer gig, and his being a fitness athlete, Angelov has amassed a social media kingdom of millions across his Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube channels. It isn’t surprising to find out that he qualifies for the richest bodybuilder list with a net worth of $2 million.
6. Calum Von Moger (Net Worth: $2 million)
Hailing from the land down under, Australian bodybuilding Von Moger is worth $2 million. Aside from a career as a bodybuilder, he is also a reputable YouTube personality and an actor. He was actually cast to play the role of Arnold Schwarzenegger in the movie based on the founding of the Mr. Olympia contest called BIGGER. It is therefore largely expected that Von Moger won’t stay in the 15th slot on the richest bodybuilder list for long, likely jumping ahead in the next couple of years.
7. Christian Guzman (Net Worth: $2 million)
Another American bodybuilder, fitness entrepreneur, and YouTube personality is number 14 on the richest bodybuilders in the world list, Christian Guzman, who enjoys a net worth of $2 million. While he does not compete at the level of several other bodybuilders on this list, Guzman is successful in large part to being a founder of UP energy drinks and Alphalete Athletics, in addition to owning Texas’s Alphalete gym.
8. Mike Rashid (Net Worth: $2.1 million)
Next up on the list is Mike Rashid, who, besides being an American bodybuilder, is also a renowned YouTube personality (his channel is viewed by millions) an entrepreneur, and a boxer. Additionally, he is the owner of Miami’s Iron Addicts Gym, as well as serving as the CEO of IMSOALPHA. As the number 13 entry on the list, Mike Rashid’s net worth is approximately $2.1 million.
9. Mike O’Hearn (Net Worth: $2.5 million)
Next up is the American bodybuilder, personal trainer, model, and actor, Mike O’Hearn. Aside from all of those jobs, O’Hearn is also the founder of the strength and hypertrophy program, Power Bodybuilding. With all of that on his plate, O’Hearn stays busy, and gets wealthy, with a net worth of $2.5 million.
10. Hodge Twins (Net Worth: $3.7 million)
The list’s 11th entry had a bit of a different road to this list. The Hodge Twins actually reached bodybuilding through their comedy skits. Their massively popular YouTube channel requests viewers’ questions about bodybuilding, and then the twins make comedic videos to answer them. They are clearly doing something right since they are worth a staggering $3.7 million.
11. Dorian Yates (Net Worth: $4 million)
Dorian Yates, an English former bodybuilder, has left the competition stage but with quite a reputation. For instance, he is a 6-time winner of Mr. Olympia, which is the 5th highest winning total in the competition’s history. As the 10th richest bodybuilder, Dorian Yates is worth $4 million.
12. Phil Heath (Net Worth: $5 million)
Professional American bodybuilder Phil Heath is tied with Arnold Schwarzenegger for the same number of Mr. Olympia competition wins, taking the title home 7 times in his career. In a glaring example of the disparity between the worth of bodybuilder turned actors (like Schwarzenegger) and bodybuilders, Heath is nowhere near Arnold’s worth, but he is still worth a solid $5 million, giving him the number 9 spot of the richest bodybuilders in the world.
13. Lee Haney (Net Worth: $5.5 million)
Lee Haney is a hall of fame IFBB bodybuilder who holds a record for most Mr. Olympia wins, tied with Ronnie Coleman. His net worth is $5.5 million.
14. Lou Ferrigno (Net Worth: $6 million)
Up next is professional bodybuilder, actor, and trainer, Lou Ferrigno. Superhero fans will recognize this name as the actor who portrayed Bruce Banner (The Hulk) in the 1980s TV series. But aside from the iconic Marvel role, Ferrigno also is a Mr. America competition winner and a two-time Mr. Universe champion. His successful career has yielded him a solid net worth of $6 million.
15. Dexter Jackson (Net Worth: $7 million)
Dexter Jackson is the most decorated IFBB professional bodybuilder in the world, winning the most professional competitions than anyone in history. Jackson has certainly played the odds in terms of competition entry. He won so many because he was a master of his art, but was helped by the sheer number of competitions he entered. In total, he competed in 85 competitions over his career. In 2002 alone he entered 8 of them. It’s not hard to believe that he lands in the number 6 spot on his list with a net worth of $7 million.
16. Gary Strydom (Net Worth: $8 million)
Next up is Gary Strydom, a retired former IFBB professional bodybuilder who had a successful competition career throughout the 1980s and the early 1990s, but took a break from the sport after the disbanding of the World Bodybuilding Federation (WBF). He would come back to the competitive scene, but only a few times. His last appearance was in 2006, which was a decade later than the one that preceded it. His net worth is approximately $8 million.
17. Ronnie Coleman (Net Worth: $10 million)
Sitting at the number 4 spot on this list is one of the most prolific bodybuilding icons in history, Ronnie Coleman, with a net worth of $10 million. He holds the unique distinction of holding the most consecutive Mr. Olympia wins with a staggering 8 in a row.
18. Jay Cutler (Net Worth: $30 million)
Jay Cutler kicks off our top three richest bodybuilders in the world with a net worth of $30 million. Cutler is a professional IFBB bodybuilder and a 4-time Mr. Olympia winner.
19. Rich Gaspari (Net Worth: $90 million)
Rich Gaspari is a Hall Of Fame IFBB former professional bodybuilder who has been involved in the fitness industry for over three decades, so it should come as no surprise that he is worth a massive $90 million in net worth.
20. Arnold Schwarzenegger (Net Worth: $300 million)
We are sure that Arnold Schwarzenegger is who you expected to see at the top of the list, as he is one of the world’s most famous bodybuilders. He is worth a stunning $300 million, but it is important to note that the great majority of his net worth actually did not come from his bodybuilding career, but rather from his wildly successful acting one. He has started in dozens of blockbusters including Total Recall, The Terminator, Commando, True Lies, and many others. But as Arnold started in bodybuilding, he qualifies as the top ranking richest bodybuilder of all time.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, bodybuilding has become a highly lucrative profession, with some of the top bodybuilders in the world earning vast amounts of wealth. The top 20 richest bodybuilders on this list have achieved their wealth through a combination of successful careers in bodybuilding, entrepreneurship, and endorsements. Their net worth is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and commitment to their craft. These individuals inspire aspiring bodybuilders worldwide, demonstrating that with discipline and perseverance, success in this industry is achievable.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Who is the richest bodybuilder?
The richest bodybuilder is Arnold Schwarzenegger, with a net worth of $400 million. Schwarzenegger not only made a fortune from his bodybuilding career but also from his acting, investing, and political endeavors. However, this information may have changed since my cutoff date.
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